The World’s 12 Best Cities for Street Food
When you’re a tourist visiting a new, strange city, street food is often the quickest, cheapest way to taste the culture and soul of the place. Whether sizzling off grills or bustling night markets, food on the street is as diverse as it is delicious. Street vendors have a knack for putting their spin on flavors, using local ingredients and time-tested techniques to make meals that are often better than anything you’ll find at a gourmet restaurant. Every city has its specialties, and adds new and surprising twists to classic flavors, so street food is a must for every traveler.
From spicy to sweet to savory, there’s something for everyone on this list. So grab a fork, spoon, or chopsticks, and bite into some of the best street food around the globe.
Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok is known for its street food scene. You can find vendors on every corner of Sukhumvit and Chinatown. Whether you’re in the mood for pad Thai or green curry, Bangkok is a world of flavors on the cheap. And who could forget the famous mango sticky rice, a sweet and refreshing dessert on a hot day? Spend hours sampling the literally infinite array of dishes all cooked to perfection in open-air stalls.
Mexico City, Mexico

Street food is part of everyday life in Mexico City. Across the city, you will find tacos, tamales, and quesadillas served fresh and hot. Every single street corner is its own mini fiesta with vendors walking the street selling everything from al pastor tacos to sweet churros. If you want a real local experience, visit a late-night taco stand, the flavors are as exciting as the local people.
Istanbul, Turkey

Turkey’s street food has a little bit of everything especially rich Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors. Doner kebabs and freshly baked simit (a sesame-crusted bread ring) are unique flavors in Istanbul. If you’re looking for grilled fish sandwiches straight off the boat, or rich, syrupy Baklava and Turkish delight, there are vendors along the Bosphorus who combine history and flavor.
Marrakech, Morocco

The street food in Marrakech’s medina is worth trying! At night, Jemaa el Fnaa square becomes a food paradise with stalls selling Moroccan classics like lamb tagine, Kefta (spiced meatballs), and the oft-mentioned spicy harissa soup. Fresh-squeezed orange juice is a perfect refreshment as you wander the vibrant rows of the market stalls.
Tokyo, Japan

Street food in Tokyo isn’t just delicious, it’s art. Get fresh Takoyaki (octopus balls) in the hustle of Shibuya or freshly made Senbei (rice crackers) from Asakusa. You’ll also find melon pan, and fluffy sweet bread, which is a favorite street snack. Tokyo is crammed with Japanese street food, sometimes very traditional, other times quite modern.
Mumbai, India

Street food in Mumbai is just as bold and vibrant as the city itself, a whirlwind of sights, sounds, and smells. Spicy vada pav (potato fritter in a bun) and pani puri (crispy shells filled with tangy water) are just two of the region’s sensory offerings from the city’s food stalls. The beachside stalls on Chowpatty or Juhu Beach have some real Mumbai flavors on offer.
Seoul, South Korea

South Korea’s capital is a paradise for street food lovers. Vendors hawking spicy rice cakes (tteokbokki), sweet pancakes (hotteok) and crispy fried chicken walk around the bustling markets in Myeongdong and Dongdaemun. Change it up and try sundae, Korean blood sausage, which is much better than you may think. The flavors on Seoul’s street food scene are heady and full of fire and sweetness, and they appease every one of your cravings.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Vietnam’s southern capital is one of the hottest spots for street food with incredible flavors. If you’re in the mood for some banh mi sandwiches stuffed with fresh herbs and meat or steaming bowls of pho, Ho Chi Minh City has you covered. While wandering around the bustling Ben Thanh Market, don’t miss a chance to try the Vietnamese coffee: strong, sweet, and on ice.
New York City, USA

While New York may be known for its skyscrapers, its street food scene is just as towering. New York’s street food runs the gamut from the classic hot dog carts on every corner, to the now ubiquitous food trucks dishing up everything from tacos to gourmet falafel. Whether you want a warm pretzel from Central Park or a slice of pizza, New York has it all.
Singapore

Singapore’s hawker centers put street food on a pedestal. At Maxwell Food Centre and Lau Pa Sat, you can sit and feast on satay, laksa, and chili crab at cheap prices. Singapore’s street food combines Malay, Chinese, and Indian flavors, which come together harmoniously.
Lima, Peru

Peru’s unpredictably bold, vivacious flavors are clearly reflected in Lima’s packed street food scene. Street vendors in the city serve up everything from grilled beef heart skewers called anticuchos to ceviche, fresh fish that’s marinated in citrus, to bring Andes and Pacific to your plate. Try picarones for dessert: sweet potato and pumpkin doughnuts drizzled in syrup—it’s heaven in a bite.
Jakarta, Indonesia

In Jakarta, they serve street food as warm as the weather, in bustling streets lined full of street food stalls. Indonesia’s capital is the place to go if you’re after nasi goreng (fried rice) or satay skewers soaked in spicy peanut sauce – it’s got it all. For a sweet treat after a savory meal, don’t miss the sweet martabak, a thick pancake filled with chocolate, cheese or nuts.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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